American Idol News

American Idol News

Provocative photos of 'American Idol 6' singer Antonella Barba surface
February 22, 2007
American Idol 2 had Frenchie Davis. American Idol 5 had Becky O'Donohue. And now the sixth season of the Fox mega-hit has Antonella Barba.
Report: Fantasia Barrino to announce she's joining 'The Color Purple'
February 22, 2007
Fantasia Barrino may have lost-out on the chance to star in Dreamgirls, but the American Idol 3 winner will apparently get to show her acting abilities after all.
Report: Jennifer Lopez to perform on 'Idol,' Gwen Stefani also likely
February 22, 2007
Jennifer Lopez first caught America's attention as a "Fly Girl" on Fox' In Living Color in the early 1990s, and now it looks like she'll be returning to the network that helped launch her career.
'Idol' producers Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick to produce Emmys
February 21, 2007
Hoping to create the same kind of emotion that Fox dishes out regularly on American Idol, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has tabbed Idol executive producers Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick to produce the 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
Fantasia Barrino to perform on 'Idol 6,' deliver 'special announcement'
February 21, 2007
Fox has announced that former third season winner Fantasia Barrino will perform during the first live results show of American Idol's sixth season on Thursday, February 22 at 8PM ET -- however unfortunately for her, that's probably not the big news, as the network has also announced that she'll make a "special announcement" during her appearance.
Ryan Seacrest 'embarrassed' when watching 'American Idol Rewind'
February 20, 2007
Ryan Seacrest said he's uncomfortable watching episodes of American Idol Rewind -- and it's not just because he sees himself standing next to Brian Dunkleman.
Jennifer Hudson attends "praise party" thrown in her honor
February 20, 2007
Academy Award nominee Jennifer Hudson skipped the pre-Oscar hoopla in Los Angeles to sing at her hometown church in Chicago.
Report: Sean 'Diddy' Combs wants to guest appear on 'American Idol'
February 19, 2007
With sales of his latest "Press Play" album having tapered off since it debuted at No. 1 back in October, Sean "Diddy" Combs has reportedly approached American Idol producers about appearing on the Fox mega-hit's sixth season.
'Idol 3' alum Jennfier Hudson lands 'Vogue' cover, makes history
February 16, 2007
Jennifer Hudson is making history.
Michael Jackson and 'American Idol' deny appearance rumors
February 16, 2007
Despite reports that Michael Jackson has tabbed American Idol creator Simon Fuller to revive his career, the King of Pop won't be appearing on the Fox mega-hit any time soon.